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Trudeau opens door to more military spending in response to Russian invasion

Trudeau opens door to more military spending in response to Russian invasion

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opened the door on Monday to spending more on Canada’s military, but stopped short of any firm commitments even as Germany and other allies rush to shore up their defence budgets following Russia’s invasion of U
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Muslim groups ask feds to intervene on behalf of Egyptian refugees in Vancouver

Muslim groups ask feds to intervene on behalf of Egyptian refugees in Vancouver

OTTAWA — Dozens of Muslim Canadian organizations are urging the prime minister, public safety minister and president of the Canada Border Services Agency to intervene on behalf of Egyptian refugee claimants in Vancouver.
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First Mounties to respond to N.S. mass shooting willing to testify at inquiry

First Mounties to respond to N.S. mass shooting willing to testify at inquiry

HALIFAX — The first three Mounties to respond to the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting told a public inquiry last year they'd be willing to testify, though lawyers for the RCMP have recently resisted having them take the stand. Const.
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Canada planning for global food emergency, as Ukraine attack risks wheat supply

Canada planning for global food emergency, as Ukraine attack risks wheat supply

OTTAWA — Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked major disruptions to a United Nations program that helps prevent hunger around the world, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Monday during a trip to Europe aimed at working with allies to respond to
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A look at Canada's sanctions and other actions against Russia

A look at Canada's sanctions and other actions against Russia

Canada has toughened sanctions against Russia following Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine.
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Non-citizens of Ukraine don't qualify for temporary refuge from war in Canada

Non-citizens of Ukraine don't qualify for temporary refuge from war in Canada

OTTAWA — Masouma Tajik fled Taliban rule in Afghanistan in August, leaving her life and family behind at only 22 years old, carrying just one backpack.
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Trudeau consults with allies and Russia's relentless attack: In The News for Mar. 7

Trudeau consults with allies and Russia's relentless attack: In The News for Mar. 7

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Mar.7 ... What we are watching in the world ...
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'We took a lot of heat': Emails show how city, Nunavut handled Iqaluit water crisis

'We took a lot of heat': Emails show how city, Nunavut handled Iqaluit water crisis

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Emails between the City of Iqaluit and Nunavut Health Department staff show there was a debate over how to respond to the capital's water emergency last year.
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Canada's Fernandez fights off 5 match points, outlasts Osorio in Monterrey Open final

Canada's Fernandez fights off 5 match points, outlasts Osorio in Monterrey Open final

MONTERREY, Mexico — Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez has defended her title at the Monterrey Open. The 19-year-old from Laval, Que.
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Trudeau arrives in U.K. to start four-country consult with allies on Ukraine response

Trudeau arrives in U.K. to start four-country consult with allies on Ukraine response

LONDON — As Olivia Milton and her husband packed up their four-year-year son up for trips to their Kyiv neighbourhood bomb shelter, they crafted a narrative to explain the flurry of activity to him.
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